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Walk for ALS coordinators Adele Fraser and Rasool Rayani dump a tub of icy water on ALS Society of B.C.’s Victoria chapter president Ellen Mahoney to raise awareness for the upcoming walk.

One icy cool fundraiser for ALS Drew McLachlan News reporter

A cool viral trend promoting awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), called the “Ice Bucket Challenge,” has spread to Victoria. The challenge involves the participant dumping a tub of icy water over their own head, and started appearing online late last month. For those who take part, it’s customary to issue the challenge to others, which has

helped it spread across Hollywood, with many celebrities taking up the challenge on television and online. Ellen Mahoney, president of the ALS Society of B.C.’s Victoria chapter, and Rasool Rayani, co-coordinator of Victoria’s annual Walk for ALS took the plunge themselves Friday to bring attention to the walk. “It doesn’t matter how we do it, we just want to raise awareness for ALS,” Mahoney said. “We definitely want a cure for the 3,000 Canadians living with the disease.”

Mahoney and Rayani issued the challenge to 11 others, including Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin and Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard. The society managed to raise $55,000 through last year’s Walk for ALS, and are hoping the Ice Bucket Challenge will bring more people to the walk and help them raise even more. The Walk for ALS takes place Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m., starting at parking lot six of the University of Victoria.

While the Canadian Border Services Agency has seen a steep rise in firearm seizures across the region this year, the trend hasn’t reached Greater Victoria. CBSA reported 37 firearm seizures across the Pacific region, which includes B.C. and the Yukon, between April 1 and June 30 this year. Compared to 24 seizures made in the same period last year, this marks a 37 per cent increase. The 37 firearm seizures have so far resulted in 15 charges against 17 individuals, with more charges possible. Meanwhile in Greater Victoria, CBSA has seized only two firearms this year, as of Aug. 13, including one prohibited and one restricted firearm. The numbers fall in line with last year, which also saw two firearms being seized in the area by Aug. 13. That number increased to seven seizures by the end of the year. “Canadian firearm laws are clear: all persons must declare all firearms and weapons in their possession when they enter Canada. The CBSA takes its border protection responsibilities very seriously, including the interdiction of prohibited firearms and weapons,” Doug Mossey, chief of the Criminal Investigations Unit for the region, wrote in a CBSA release. Please see: Paperwork required, Page A8

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Charity battles ebola threat in Liberia Drew McLachlan

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Fletcher said that the cost of delivering supplies is $20 per family, with additional funds needed for transportations. LCOS was founded by Fletcher and Liberian Pastor Eric Sumo in 2006, following the civil war. They have since established several vocational school in the country, graduating mostly war widows and ex-child soldiers. The organization relies primarily on donations. LCBO is asking both individuals and companies to help with a donation, which can be made by contacting any Coast Capital Savings Branch and asking to donate to “ebola outbreak,” account #11000 3639 499 or online at villageministries.net. reporter@vicnews.com

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Dragon Hearts Attack were able to sail away with the mixed Bronze division champiionship on Sunday.

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Victoria celebrated the 20th annual Dragon Boat Festival at the Inner Harbour last weekend with style. The shore saw the biggest turnout in the festival’s history, while on the water, previous race records were consistently topped. Several teams from Victoria managed to claim the top of the podium at the award ceremony on Sunday. Team Cream OC20 finished first in both the mixed and women’s platinum divisions, while the Gorging Dragons placed third in the mixed platinum division. The Gorging Dragons Sr. B (55+) Women’s team also crossed the finish line with one of the best times of the entire festival. Last year’s record time of 1:53 was topped by six teams this year, while 20 additional teams managed to finish in under two minutes. Even off the water, the festival managed to top last year’s numbers. While the exact attendance numbers are still being determined, volunteer coordinator Lance Shaver said spectators flooded the Inner Harbour this year thanks in part to the sport’s growing popularity, a collection of musical and performance acts and taking advantage of the province’s new liquor laws. Volunteer numbers were also on the rise this year, as around 450 came to lend a helping hand. Shaver, who was a volunteer at last year’s festival, said he was impressed by the level of enthusiasm. “More than a few volunteers went over and above. We had some scheduled for four hours who ended up staying for 10,” he said. “A lot of people are seeing the Dragon Boat Festival as a good way to give back to the community. We had a lot of students volunteer this year.” The B.C. Cancer Foundation, the beneficiary of the event, saw huge numbers as well. Though less teams took the “paddler’s pledge,” six opposed to last year’s nine, they managed to raise $32,335, comparable to last year’s numbers. Sales of carnations and lanterns were a huge draw as well, with more than 10,000 lanterns being sold. Though numbers are still being tallied, development officer Debbie Walsh estimated that more than $60,000 was raised throughout the weekend.

Fiery celebration n Left: Victoria’s Blazing Paddles show off their enthusiasm before they hit the water for a bronze division race. n Below left: Ena Newman hangs a lantern, sold by the B.C. Cancer Foundation, in honour of a friend who died from pancreatic cancer. n Below: Rachel Sandberg leads Victoria’s Blazing Paddles’ warmup before they hit the water for a race.

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The Township of Esquimalt officially kicked off a year of remembrance Thursday when Mayor Barb Desjardins unveiled a First World War memorial tree plaque at Lampson Street School. The plaque draws attention to elm trees that were planted around the school in 1917 to honour Esquimalt students killed in action during the First World War. The tree plantings were part of a cross-Canada initiative during the war to honour soldiers. The event forms part of the township’s commitment to remembering the sacrifices of those who fought on the centennial of the First World War. “Telling everyone about these trees through this plaque is long overdue, in fact 97 years overdue,” Desjardins said. Originally trees were planted for four soldiers – John Dolwer, Arthur Guest, Charles Hardie and

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A Fraser Institute study was released last week, showing the share of Canadians’ income going towards governments at all levels has risen from 33.5 per cent in 1961 to 41.8 per cent in 2013. It’s important to put the study into context. The Fraser Institute is a think tank which believes in smaller government, and has steadfastly engaged in many studies over the years to debunk “big government.” Some of those studies have been quite useful, others not so much. The institute also participates in the worldwide “Tax Freedom Day” event, which marks the day when people begin to work for themselves each year, as opposed to the taxman. This year, the date in Canada was June 9. All that said, there is no question that some of the money paid in taxes is not wellspent. While abuses by politicians like Alison Redford or Mike Duffy get the headlines, there are many programs in government of limited or almost no use. One B.C. example is the carbon tax rebate to large corporations, paid by school districts and hospitals with tax dollars. However, as the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (the polar opposite to the Fraser Institute) notes, it’s very difficult to compare 1961 to 2014. Governments provide medicare now – there was little spending on health care in 1961. That’s where a lot of tax dollars go. There are also many more government programs that redistribute funds to lowerincome Canadians, including the GST credit and the carbon tax credit in B.C. Governments certainly have room to cut. A focus on how much taxes we pay as a percentage of income is useful, because taxpayers need to consider whether we get full value for the money we spend each year. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, P.O. Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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CRA follows tough rules In response to your Aug. 11 editorial, I would like to set the record straight regarding registered charities in Canada. Charities registered under the Income Tax Act are granted the privilege of providing tax deduction receipts to their donors. In 2012, $14.24 billion was tax receipted from approximately 86,000 charities. It is CRA’s duty to ensure this money is used for charitable purposes. The government has an obligation to taxpayers to manage this foregone tax revenue responsibly in the interest of all Canadians. Registered charities are required by law to have exclusively charitable purposes. Provided a charity devotes substantially all of its resources to charitable purposes, it may also devote up to 10 per cent of resources to political activities that are nonpartisan in nature and connected and subordinate to the charity’s purposes. The CRA is guided by the Income Tax Act and common law in applying the rules related to registered charities and their political activity. Budget 2012 provided additional resources to the CRA to increase transparency and reporting obligations for charities. So far, the CRA has undertaken audits of more than 50 charities representing a cross-section of the

sector. Throughout these audits, the CRA follows an education-first approach and uses the full range of tools at its disposal, including education letters and compliance agreements, to achieve compliance. Regarding suggestions that the CRA is “refusing” to provide the names of the charities being audited, in fact the law prohibits the CRA from releasing this information. Moreover, disclosing details of how audit files are selected would compromise the effectiveness of the entire compliance regime. I have absolute confidence in the professionalism, integrity, and fairness of CRA officials who administer the charities program. The only politics in this story are the political motivations of the NDP. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Minister of National Revenue

Fletcher confused about consultation Re: Farm changes a leap forward (B.C. Views, Aug. 13) Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick happens to be reducing the harm from Bill 24 with his consultation about the ALR regulation. However, columnist Tom Fletcher seems confused about its main purpose. The consultation paper begins with: “The purpose of this consultation is to invite your input on some proposed additional

activities …” That contrasts with the Bill 24 experience, where thousands of citizens of all stripes requested consultation and were spurned. It remains obvious that the bill reduced the protection of farmland in the nine-tenths of the ALR in the new second tier. It is not obvious why Fletcher thinks that fact or a distillery on MLA Lana Popham’s farm is relevant to the current consultation. In many ways, Letnick’s collegial process is exemplary. One gets the sense of a group of people with down-to-earth knowledge working toward careful updates to the ALR Regulation. To take part, Google: July 2014 Land Commission consultation. You’ll find the consultation paper and a survey, open until Aug. 22. Bill 24 harmed the Agricultural Land Commission and the ALR. The shared success of this consultation can bring some healing. Jim Wright Richmond

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What we know about the mine spill the tailings dam and cleaning up the spill site. Imperial Metals applied earlier this summer for an increase in water discharge, and was waiting for B.C. government approval at the time of the Aug. 4 dam breach. This was to be the second amendment to a water release permit issued when the mine started up in 1997. It has had a surplus of water due to rain and snow accumulation since it opened (under an NDP government, for those who want to turn everything into a political corruption story). The reason water release has been allowed is that in the absence of acidproducing rock, metal contamination of water is minimized. Imperial Metals’ routine tests with rainbow trout in undiluted tailings pond water have now been confirmed by environment ministry results, and water and fish from all but the

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Today I’ll attempt to cut through the speculation and fearmongering that have swirled around the Mount Polley mine dam breach and tell you what’s really known. As Black Press and our local publication the <I>Williams Lake Tribune</I> reported before and after the incident, the mine reopened in 2005 after a four-year shutdown and was expanding its operation, including the tailings pond. Rising metal prices helped put 380 unionized employees plus management back to work. Most are now working on rebuilding

Try not to forget: people are people Regarding the letter in Friday’s Victoria News about labels not being for people, and saying that the term “persons with autism” should be used instead of “autistic people.” I am an autistic person. I am not a “person with autism.” I am a woman, not a “person with femaleness.” I am Canadian, not a “person with Canadianness.” I do not think anybody needs to be reminded that I am a person simply because I say I am “autistic” rather than “a person with autism.” Do you forget that your friends are persons if you don’t call them “persons with friendship”? Do you forget that your sister is a person if you don’t call her “person with sisterhood”? I don’t know about you, but I don’t forget that persons are persons regardless of what I call them. Iris Gray Esquimalt

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Victoria could soon see its own “food eco district,” the first of its kind in Canada, as gardening boxes pop up in a Blanshard Street courtyard. Funded by neighbouring Oughtred Coffee, the gardens are being used by the connected restaurants to grow herbs and vegetables, while the rest of the courtyard is open with chairs and tables, provided by Fort Realty. The first garden was set up in July and two more are planned to be ready this month. Food Eco District Restaurant Society (FED) director Jill Doucette said that the courtyard is the first step in turning the set of downtown blocks into a destination for culinary tourism and

John Oughtred, owner of Oughtred Coffee, and Food Eco District Restaurant Society director Jill Doucette show off the herb garden, the first project in turning a set of downtown blocks into Canada’s first “food eco district.” FED is looking towards the cities of Portland, Ore., which began its own eco district projects in 2010, and Trail, which has implemented extensive planter boxes, for inspiration. Drew McLachlan/News staff

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Red Herring brings absurd, unexpected Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival kicks off with a locally written play

Catch the Fringe The Fringe Theatre Festival runs from Aug. 21-31 at various locations throughout the city. It features more than 50 shows from throughout the world. There are seven main venues: Victoria Event Centre, Downtown Activity Centre, VCM Wood Hall, Langham Court Theatre, Fairfield Hall, St. Ann’s Academy and Roxy Theatre. In addition there are three sites where you can see performances. For more information on shows and times, please go online to victoriafringe.com.

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Red Herring will lead you astray but keep you laughing promise both the writer and director. Bill Adams wrote the one-act play that appears at Langham Court Theatre as part of the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival this month. Adams, who has in his life been a research biologist, house builder, graphic designer, advertising artist, teacher, painter – “It was hard to pin me down,” – decided it would be fun to write a comedy. He was right. “It was tremendous fun. I had a blast,” he said. “I appreciate absurdist comedy. Finding that absurd and unexpected comedic element in a story and in characters appeals to me.” Comedy is a departure from his previous dramatic Fringe creations Liberty (he also portrayed the one-man show) a n d Foot and Mouth. In Red Herring, the mysterious and gruesome murder of Svetlana Pavlyuchenkova requires the crime-solving skills of the forensic investigators from the Smithsonian, a gullible FBI agent and a rather dim Washington, D..C cop. Along the way they run afoul of the Russian mafia, a belligerent lesbian model com-

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Bill Adams of Oak Bay, well known in the Victoria theatre community as a set designer and playwright, wrote the rollicking comedy spoof on the TV cop show genre Red Herring which opens Aug. 21 during the Fringe festival. bat helicopter pilot and a bogus breast implant surgeon. Confounding their investigation are numerous red herrings and exploding body parts. “It started out as an 80-page play and it’s been pared down to about 35 pages,” says director Chris Moss. “The jokes are all still there. It really is hilarious.” The two men have known each other

for more than two decades on the Victoria theatre scene, where Adams has built multiple sets for shows Moss directed, or performed, but this is their first foray as a writer/director duo. “Between the two of us we’ve managed to get a good balance of what he wants to say and how it’s portrayed on stage,” Moss said. “If we don’t like something, we

just change it.” The relationship helped them hone the one act show for ARTifact at Langham Court Theatre where it won a handful of awards including inclusion in the Fringe. “It’s hard to get into the Fringe, there are hundreds of entries for a limited number of (productions),” Adams said of the lottery to get a venue in the festival. If ARTifact audience responses are any indication, Fringe-goers can expect an hour of laughs. “It moves so quickly that someone in the audience is always laughing … It has exploding body parts and we do have a corpse in the opening,” Moss said. Catch Red Herring at the Fringe in the Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Ct. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Victoria Volunteers Want to volunteer? Opportunities are available through these positions at Volunteer Victoria. Please phone 250-386-2269 or go online to volunteervictoria. bc.ca. ••• Volunteer Resources is looking for discharge lounge volunteers to provide a welcoming and comforting atmosphere for discharged hospital patients while they wait for family members and transportation home. Salvation Army-Addictions Rehabilitation Centre is looking for a volunteer to help provide a safe and welcoming environment for people of all faiths, cultures, and ethnicities.

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Shamrocks heading to championship The Victoria Shamrocks are off to the Western Lacrosse Association championship series, after sweeping the New Westminster Salmonbellies in the semifinals. Victoria play the Maple Ridge Burrards in the bestof-seven series. The championship WLA series is set to begin tonight (Aug. 20) at The Q Centre, at 7:45 p.m. with the next three games to follow on Aug. 22 (away); Aug 24 (home) and Aug. 25 (away). Tickets are available at the Shamrocks office at 120-967 Langford Parkway or on game day at The Q.

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Graig Merritt set to bring new direction to baseball club Kevin Laird News staff

The Victoria HarbourCats have a new head coach. The team announced Thursday it has hired Graig Merritt to lead the West Coast League baseball club in the 2015 season. Merritt, 36, is the third coach in franchise history, replacing Bob Miller. In the team’s 2013 inaugural season, Miller and Dennis Rogers shared head coaching duties. “Graig has a very high baseball intelligence, is a strong communicator both with players and in the community, and will connect with the players in a way that will help them believe in their abilities,” said HarbourCats president John McLean. Merritt, who hails from Maple Ridge, was drafted twice by the Los Angeles Dodgers – 67th round in 1996 and 44th round in 1997. He signed with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2001 and got as high as AA before being released in 2006. He has been a scout with the Rays since 2008. He has won at almost every level he has played, including an NCAA Division 2 World Series, two Canada Cup gold medals, a Baseball Canada Senior Championship, and been part

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of two provincial championships at the senior level. “I have high expectations on how we develop players into potential professionals,” said Merritt. “I want to see players get better, and I want to see players succeed.” Merritt said the first goal of the team next season is to make the playoffs. This year’s squad remained in a playoff position until a nine-

game losing streak all but eliminated its chances midway through the season. As Merritt settles into his new job, he’ll be searching for a top-end pitching coach, and to work on player commitments for 2015. “I know how competitive the West Coast League is, and I’m excited about the challenges ahead,” he said.

BASE PATHS … Five candidates were interviewed for the head coaching job, including a former major leaguer … HarbourCats fans can purchase 2015 season tickets and 10-packs now at 2014 prices. Tickets will be going up slightly for the 2015 season, said general manager Jim Swanson. Those prices will be announced in late October. klaird@blackpress.ca

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CRAFT FAIRS

LOST AND FOUND

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LOST STRAND of pearls in Sidney, BC, if found please call (250)721-0020.

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

JESKEN AERIE Assisted Living Residence SUMMER BAKE SALE BAZAAR & BBQ Sat, August 23rd, 11am-2pm 817 Goldstream Ave. Delicious professionally fresh baked goods!

COMING EVENTS Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES This Summer! Try the Tod Inlet Nature Floatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adventure Map Challenge. Win up to $30. in prizes by finding treasure sites hidden in beautiful Gowlland Tod Park. Available Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11 am - 3 pm until August 27, 2014. Free parking is available on Wallace Road. For directions contact (250)480-9292

INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB is a not-for-profit organization committed to building relationships of trust in the marketplace. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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LOST PENDANT for necklace, blue/white stones, silver setting. reward. 250-391-9878

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. COLLISION Repair shop needs Auto Body Tech or Apprentice w/mechanical knowledge. Travel assist may be available. Contact 250-2878258/richsauto@shaw.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

32 Years of being 'an Island Original' At Quality Foods, we love where we live and we love what we do. Which is why we are expanding across the Island. In 2015 we plan to open another new store in View Royal Victoria and other expansion plans are currently underway throughout the Island. We are looking for people who: â&#x20AC;˘ Look forward to exciting, new challenges â&#x20AC;˘ Want to be part of an expanding grocery company â&#x20AC;˘ Enjoy being part of an innovative and creative group â&#x20AC;˘ Have management experience in the grocery business If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the right person, join our team and hit the ground running as new opportunities arise! Help us in creating unique and genuine customer and employee experiences as we continue to grow. We re committed to building a team that does the right thing for our customers, team members and communities. Requirements Multiple yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in a managerial or supervisory role in the grocery business

Contact us with your resume today! Attention: Lyall Woznesensky Quality@QualityFoods.com Quality Foods is a Platinum Member of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, with award-winning stores on Vancouver Island and Powell River. To learn more about QF and browse our current postings, go to QualityFoods.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TRADES, TECHNICAL

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

FUEL/FIREWOOD

NOW HIRING Skilled Framers Stint Construction Ltd. is currently seeking skilled framers to start immediately for full time work in Sidney BC. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 5 years of experience, possess all necessary hand tools and PPE, Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and Reliable vehicle. Please Contact: John Bradburne P: 250-585-5171 F: 866-250-2710 E: employment@stint.ca

KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD We currently have a full-time position available for an experienced pizza cook/assistant manager. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have experience in the industry. Shift will be Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm till late night, starting wage is $14/hr with yearly reviews towards increase in wages. Must be flexible with schedule & hardworking. Drop off resume at our shop or email it to info@pizzaalforno.ca. Pizza Al Forno G-456 Gorge Rd East

RETAIL WORK with Pets and People! The best job is one in which you can do what you love while feeling rewarded and appreciated. If working with pets and people is what you love, Pets West is where you want to be. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced person looking for opportunity within the pet industry, who will also enhance our culture of cooperation and exemplary customer service. Applicants must be fun, friendly, and ready to work with a great team. Go to www.petswest.ca for more details, or email lisa@petswest.ca.

TRADES, TECHNICAL LABOURERS PCL Energy now hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial experience for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Retention and completion bonuses paid! Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com or fax: 1-888-398-0725.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-468-8026 or email resume: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

VOLUNTEERS PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR SPORT EXCELLENCE needs volunteers to assist with the organization and delivery of a celebration on August 23rd 2014 honoring the 20th anniversary of the 1994 Commonwealth Games. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. SAANICH Neighbourhood Place seeks a volunteer receptionist to answer phone calls & greet clients as needed. Other tasks may include data entry, filing, and email correspondence. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

WE need serious & motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet/phone essential. Free online training. http://www.go2work-in-pjs.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FOUND: IPOD, on Fort St near Oak Bay Junction. Call to claim (250)384-6823

HELP WANTED

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

PERSONALS

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PERSONAL SERVICES

SALVATION ARMY- Addictions Rehabilitation Centre is looking for a volunteer to help provide a safe and welcoming environment for people of all faiths, cultures, and ethnicities. Must be prepared to provide Christian spiritual guidance to those interested. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. SANDRINGHAM CARE CENTRE is looking for volunteers to help provide a spa day for its residents. Experience providing esthetic services such as manicures and hand massages an asset! Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. SPORTABILITY VICTORIA needs six volunteers to sell raffle tickets for a meat draw. All proceeds go to the boccia players for the rental of gym equipment, and transportation to tournaments throughout BC and elsewhere. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE DIDI SOCIETY is looking for volunteers to assist with marketing and online sales. Must be a team player! Experience w/web design & social media an asset. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE FIRST Open Heart Society is looking for a Director to sit on the Board to discuss operations of the Society. No previous exp. required; a passion for the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objectives a must! Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. VICTORIA WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/ VOLUNTEER RESOURCES is looking for Discharge Lounge Volunteers to provide a welcoming and comforting atmosphere for discharged patients while they wait for family members and transportation home. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $100 BRICO DRILL press, Delta bench band saw, Makita plate joiner, $100 each. Call (250)652-3679.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 LARGE HEALTHY house plants, $30 each. Call (778)426-3424. 2 MATCHING whicker and light wood stools, exc. cond., $15 ea. Call (250)652-4621 APPROX 3LBS of beads & supplies $25. 10 screwdrivers $10. (778)265-1615. DISHES- â&#x20AC;&#x153;CRECENTâ&#x20AC;?, fine china, complete set of 6, good cond, $15. (250)595-3729. LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $64. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822. NEW: 2 sleeping bags, $15 ea. 2 stacking coolers, $15. Call (250)652-3606. NEW QUEEN bedspread, price tag on, greens and beige, quilted, new $100 asking $45. Call (250)727-7741. SINGER SEWING Machinecommercial, heavy duty+ table/stool, $99. (250)385-5282. VOX ZENITH 27â&#x20AC;? TV. works very well, only $50. 250-4727274.

OFFICE CORNER computer desks, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, filing drawer and stationary drawer. 72â&#x20AC;?x60â&#x20AC;?x24â&#x20AC;?, formerly used in professional office but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Asking $100 obo. Call Jim at 250656-1151, ext.126. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. â&#x20AC;?Steel overstock sale!â&#x20AC;? 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER CADBORO BAY- Queenswood. 5 bdrm character home, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Municipal assessment, $627,000. By appointment only! 2584 Arbutus. Call (250)888-0609 or email: johannalfred@hotmail.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufactured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 minutes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Paterson @ 250-246-0637 or email: info@lmfhomes.ca

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Bedsitting rooms, 3 full meals a day, housekeeping. In the heart of Victoria by the Museum. Family Atmosphere. BEST DEAL IN TOWN! Available immediately for 55 years & up. Summer discount; move in by October 1st and pay $1135 for the ďŹ rst 6 months. Some conditions apply.

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The Successful Journeyman candidate will possess excellent diagnostic skills and a firm grasp in electrical. Preference will be given to applicants that have previous Diesel engine experience and AC certification. The candidate should enjoy their career and will love making above average income.

HOMES FOR RENT ALBERT HEAD Lagoon. 2bdrm + den, 1.5 baths, F/P. $1600. + utils. (250)383-8344.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

ESQUIMALT

1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384 FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

The Apprentice Technician will benefit from working in a busy shop that can provide all the hours you need, while being in a comfortable learning environment. Have you felt you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accumulate enough hours in your current job? Consider Galaxy Motors and jump start your career!

GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

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SUITES, LOWER BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground floor. Laundry. $1150. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755. ROYAL OAK: Near Commonwealth Pool, 1 bdrm condo, hardwood floors, applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, prkg. Refs. $950. (250)216-5090. SIDNEY. PATIO condo 45+, 1100 sq.ft. Upgraded 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350.(250)654-0230

Please send resumes via e-mail in confidence to: info@galaxymotors.net

CARS

ESQUIMALT 2-BDRM ground level, W/D. N/S. $1000. Avail Sept 1st. (250)385-2846.

We Buy Cars!

TRANSPORTATION

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AUTO SERVICES

Journeyman Technician and 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Technician With 4 Vancouver Island locations, Galaxy Motors has been in business for 25 years as one BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing Automotive Dealerships - our Victoria location is home to more than 250 vehicles. Our Service Department prides themselves on their high-level reconditioning, conducting a 155 point inspection on all our units. We also offer provincial inspections when necessary. We offer a competitive salary complete with Extended Health/Dental Benefits.

Phone today, Laurie 250-383-4164

DOWNTOWN: 2 bdrm condo. Sept. 1. W/D. Furn or un-furn, NS/NP Refs, $1250. 1/2 mo. free for yr lease 250-383-8800

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250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747. Moving to Lower Mainland? Empty Truck August 26/27 Expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Moving Company. What have you. Call collect: John Fitzpatrick 604-779-2278

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

Certified General Accountant/ CPA Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

TAX

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

CARPENTRY

KENDRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

250-477-4601

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. JEREMIAHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CARPENTRY Specializing in small indoor and outdoor jobs and repairs. 20 yrs exp. Licensed, insured, registered. (250)857-1269.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

FENCING

CLEANING SERVICES

ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

15+ YEARS exp., cheerful cleaner w/ own supplies. Senior discounts. (778)432-3588.

GARDENING

EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, 10 yrs exp. $20/hr. Bondable, have own supplies except vacuum.(250)220-4965

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Landscaping and bed design. River rock or patio stones. Blackberry/Ivy removal. Yard clean-up. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s avail. 25 yr exp

CONCRETE & PLACING

250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

(250) 858-0588 - Lawn & garden maint. - Landscaping - Fences & Decks - Hedge & Tree Services - Pressure Washing Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca 250-882-3129; AURICLE Luscious lawns happy hedgesgrand gardens. Sprinkler design & repair. BLACKBERRY CLEARINGWeedeater miracles! Hedges, Clean-ups, lawn cuts. John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

DRYWALL BEAT MY PRICE! Taping, boarding, painting. Free Est. (250)885-1652

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Hedge Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Cleanups â&#x20AC;˘ Gardening/Weeding â&#x20AC;˘ Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383. SENIOR HANDYMAN. Assists do-it-yourselfers. Household repairs. Fred, 250-888-5345

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARBAGE, DEMOLITION, compost, attics & basements. Refuse Sam. (250)216-5865. GARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

CONTRACTORS MASTER CARPENTER does restorations, renovations, sun decks, fences. Good rates, work guaranteed. No job too small. Ward (250)881-0296.

HANDYPERSONS

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 PETEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.

HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

LANDSCAPING ANDREWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GARDENING. 20+ years exp. Mowing, weeding, clearing, woodwork, rockwork & planting. Insured. Call (778)967-1246.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quality is our Guaranteeâ&#x20AC;?. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com ROMAX MASONRY. Expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

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